Hello lovelies! So it's time to review another foundation of mine and this is the Covergirl Clean Oil Control foundation. It's has a blue cap and there are also other versions of this foundation (i.e. Normal Skin and Sensitive Skin) and they have different colored caps as well. Let's get down to it, shall we?
30 ml/ Retails for around $5
Product claim:
"With our Clean Oil Control Makeup, you'll get all the shine control you want, without the drying coverage you don't. Our Clean foundation is made with ultra-light oil-absorbers that control oil, plus gentle conditioners that help prevent dryness."
I got this for $5 at Target which is a pretty good deal for those of you on a low budget. So I have the shade 555 'Soft Honey'. It does have a paint smell like most foundations do, but that doesn't really bother me. When I did use it, the shade was perfect for my skin but I found that around 30 minutes to an hour later it would oxidize to an orange finish. I'm not really sure if the other shades oxidize, but I can tell you that this one does.
Now let's get down to the coverage, finish, and all that good stuff. Okay so, usually I'm looking for a medium to full coverage foundation. Does this foundation have that? No. It has a sheer, light coverage which is not my cup of tea. But only because I have acne, as well as acne scars. And this did not cover it at all. When I applied it, it seemed to cover any redness I had, but it did not cover my pimples, acne, or acne scars that I had at the time. But, I would definitely recommend this to any of you that have almost perfect skin and just use foundation for minimal purposes such as evening skin tone or covering redness. On the plus side, it does give a matte finish, which is promised on the bottle. Also, it does control oil a lot longer than most drugstore foundations do, but only to an extent and not completely if you know what I mean? Basically, it keeps my skin matte longer than a lot of drugstore foundations I've tried, but my oil still seems to seep through because I do have probably the oily-est skin in the world haha. It keeps my shine at bay for about 4-5 hours. On the downside, this particular version did accentuate any dry areas and patches that I had.
Because of my super oily, acne prone skin, this product didn't do any justice on my face.
Pros:
- Cheap! ~$5
- Matte finish
- Good oil control for those with minimal oily skin
- Absorbs oil
- Keeps MY shine at bay for about 4-5 hours
Cons:
- Oxides to an orange finish
- Accentuates dry areas/patches
- Sheer Coverage (Can also be a pro)
Final Verdict: If you have minimally oily skin, then this foundation will soak up all that oil and keep you matte. Also, if you're looking for a foundation that will cover acne and acne scars, this product is not for you. I would recommend this product to people with normal skin and also those of you that have almost perfect skin that only need foundation to even out your skin tone, need sheer coverage, etc. Lastly, it's a good deal for a drugstore product!
